Sahibzada Farhan’s 80* guides Pakistan’s victory in 3rd T20I:Defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets; Mohammad Nawaz bags 3 wickets; PAK stand top in Tri-series

Pakistan registered a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-series, taking the top position in the points table. Zimbabwe is the third team competing in this tournament. The match was played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan comfortably chased the target of 129 runs in just 15.3 overs. With this win, Pakistan have claimed two consecutive victories, while Sri Lanka continue to struggle without a single win so far. Sri Lanka, who won the toss and chose to bat first, failed to build partnerships and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Their batting effort never gained momentum, allowing Pakistan to take full control of the match early. Pakistan batters later showcased solid attacking play, led by opener Sahibzada Farhan’s outstanding 80*, which ensured a smooth chase. After three matches in the tri-series, Pakistan sit at the top with two wins. Sri Lanka remains winless and has the poorest net run rate, putting pressure on them in upcoming matches. Sri Lanka struggles after winning the toss Sri Lanka scored 128/7 in their 20 overs. Their innings lacked stability and power, as no player could play a long, impactful knock. Janith Liyanage scored the highest 41 runs off 38 balls but struggled to accelerate. Kamil Mishara contributed 22 runs in 11 deliveries but fell while trying to hit a slower ball from Faheem Ashraf. Sri Lanka managed only one boundary in the powerplay and reached 44/2 after six overs. Kusal Mendis was run out while attempting a risky second run, adding to their troubles. Mohammad Nawaz bags 3 wickets for Pskidtsn Pakistan’s bowlers performed with great discipline. Mohammad Nawaz was the most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for just 16 runs in four overs. Abrar Ahmad, Faheem Ashraf and Salman Mirza took one wicket each. Their tight bowling restricted Sri Lanka from putting up a competitive total. Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 80-run guides Pakistan’s victory Chasing 129, Pakistan displayed confidence from the start. Saim Ayub scored 20 runs and also completed 1000 T20I runs during his innings. The star of the match was Sahibzada Farhan, who played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 80 runs from 45 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. Farhan reached his fifty in just 33 balls and registered his best score in T20 internationals. He also completed 100 sixes in the format during this innings. His 69-run partnership with Babar Azam proved decisive and ensured Pakistan’s easy win.